University of New Hampshire Women's Lax Presents Donation to Seacoast Cancer Center

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UNH Raised $1,100 at All 'Cats Wear Pink Event

DOVER, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire women's lacrosse team visited the Seacoast Cancer Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital on April 18 in conjunction with its first ever All 'Cats Wear Pink fundraiser.

The All 'Cats Wear Pink event was held April 9, when UNH played host to the University of Vermont in an America East conference matchup. Both New Hampshire and Vermont wore pink shooting shirts during pre-game warmups and identical long-sleeved t-shirts were sold as part of the fund raising effort. There was also an opportunity to win a UNH Women's Lacrosse prize pack, which included UNH gear and a gift card to Kittery Trading Post, by making a donation to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

Proceeds from that game totaled $1,100 and the money was presented by the UNH women's lacrosse team to employees and staff of the Seacoast Cancer Center. The center is the largest comprehensive cancer care provider on the Seacoast. Each year, it provides exceptional care to over 1,000 patients from 50 cities and towns throughout New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. Fundraising proceeds pay for the expenses that improve patient outcomes but are not covered by insurance.

The All 'Cats Wear Pink game was the highest-attended UNH women's lax home game of the 2016 season thanks to the support of area club teams, all of whom competed in a halftime shooting competition. The Wildcats went on to win the game, 12-9, to mark New Hampshire's first victory vs. UVM since 2010. The UNH women's lax team signed autographs after the game to cap an exciting day and successful fund raising event.

A special thanks to the UVM women's lacrosse team for its support in this fundraising endeavor. With their support, the Wildcats and Catamounts proved that All 'Cats Wear Pink.